San Jose, CA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in San Jose
Whatever the weather is doing, San Jose has options. We track 103 places to take kids across the area, including museums and educational attractions (17), amusement parks (15) and family entertainment centers (7).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around San Jose. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 23 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in San Jose
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 28 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in San Jose
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 19 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in San Jose
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in San Jose
14 categories, 103 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in San Jose
8 of 103, ordered by distance from San Jose.
San Jose Museum of Art
Accepts NARMSan Jose Museum of Art is an art museum located in San Jose, California, offering free admission for youth 17 years and under, college students, and teachers with…
Urban Putt San Jose
Urban Putt is an indoor mini golf venue in downtown San Jose with an 18-hole custom course themed around South Bay landmarks, including quirky obstacles like a…
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is a museum in San Jose featuring hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, and laser shows in the Bay Area's only IMAX Dome Theater. Families can…
San Pedro Social
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Accepts NARMThe first museum in the United States to focus exclusively on quilts and textiles as an art form, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles will celebrate its 45th…
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is a children's museum located in San Jose, California, where families can explore interactive exhibits designed for young…
SAP Center Ice Skating
SAP Center at San Jose is a multi-purpose arena in San Jose that hosts nearly 100 sporting events annually, including more than 40 San Jose Sharks regular season…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in San Jose?
We list 103 kid-friendly places in San Jose, led by museums and educational attractions (17) and amusement parks (15). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in San Jose for free?
19 of the places we list in San Jose are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in San Jose when it is raining?
There are 28 indoor places in San Jose, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.